Cereal Seed

Brent Derkatch

Director, Operations & Business Development, CANTERRA SEEDS

Brent Derkatch joined CANTERRA SEEDS in 2001 as production manager. Today, as director of operations and business development, he is responsible for all production and manufacturing activities, as well as market development efforts with end-users, and variety specific production opportunities. Prior to joining CANTERRA SEEDS, he worked at Brett Young Seeds, where he held the position of production agronomist and Eastern North American sales manager. Derkatch is a graduate of Olds College Seed and Grain Technology Program and holds a certificate in management from the University of Manitoba. In addition to his day-to-day responsibilities within the company, Derkatch serves as president of the Canadian Seed Trade Association and is on the board of CANTERRA SEEDS’ U.S. affiiliate, Meridian Seeds.